| addiction |
If a person has an addiction, their body sends out signals that they must continue to take or take more of a certain a drug or similar substance. These signals cause a desire for the drug that is very, very strong, and it can make people do things that they would not normally do just to get it. Addiction is something that can ruin people's lives. Some drugs cause addiction, but most drugs that people take as medicine do not. |
| alcoholism |
a disease caused by the habit of drinking too much alcohol. Alcoholism is characterized by a strong desire to drink alcohol, difficulties in behaving properly, and troubling effects when alcohol use is stopped. |
| aloof |
showing little interest in or desire to be involved with other people; distant. |
| ambition |
a strong desire to become famous, rich, or to reach a goal. [2 definitions] |
| ambitious |
having or showing a strong desire to succeed; having ambition. [1/2 definitions] |
| appetite |
a desire to eat. [2 definitions] |
| ardent |
having or showing very strong feelings such as passion, loyalty, or desire. |
| avid |
having an eager desire for; greedy. [1/2 definitions] |
| care |
to have a desire; wish. [1/8 definitions] |
| compassion |
a feeling of sharing another's suffering that leads to a desire to help. |
| competitive |
having a strong desire to win or do better than others in almost every situation. [1/2 definitions] |
| crave |
to need or desire very much. |
| curiosity |
the desire to learn or know. [1/2 definitions] |
| deliberate |
When an action is deliberate, it is done on purpose. It is done because of a desire or plan. It is not done by accident. [1/3 definitions] |
| demand |
the desire for goods or services. [1/6 definitions] |
| desire |
When you desire something, you want it or wish for it. [3 definitions] |
| desperate |
having a great need or desire. [1/3 definitions] |
| determination |
When you have determination, you have made a strong decision to finish something or do what you have to do to reach your goal. You have a strong desire and a strong will to do something. |
| determined |
having or showing a strong desire to do something and a willingness to stick with one's goal until it is reached; having or showing determination. |
| drive |
a strong desire; ambition. [1/11 definitions] |
| envious |
showing or feeling envy or desire for what another has. |